2003: January to June

2003: January to June

2003: January to June

Cold snap: Heavy snowfall in January left hundreds of motorists stranded on Britain's motorways.
Picture: PA

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New start: Mayor Ken's congestion charge was introduced in February. During the first few days of it coming into force, London's streets were empty. Pic: JEREMY SELWYN

New start: Mayor Ken's congestion charge was introduced in February. During the first few days of it coming into force, London's streets were empty. Pic: JEREMY SELWYN

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Military build up: members of 2 Close Support Regiment stand for their regimental photograph in Kuwait in March as US and Britain abandoned diplomacy and prepared to deliver a final ultimatum to Saddam Hussein.
Pictures: REUTERS

Military build up: members of 2 Close Support Regiment stand for their regimental photograph in Kuwait in March as US and Britain abandoned diplomacy and prepared to deliver a final ultimatum to Saddam Hussein.
Pictures: REUTERS

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Shock and awe: An Iraqi family inspect their house after it was hit by a missile as the coalition targeted one of Saddam's palaces.
Photo by Faleh Kheiber

Shock and awe: An Iraqi family inspect their house after it was hit by a missile as the coalition targeted one of Saddam's palaces.
Photo by Faleh Kheiber